Hunting for W202

[Kerja]

Well, My parents have W209 200k, Me and My girlfriend have Smart ForTwo 0.6, and Now I'm thinking about buying a car for myself (and for cruising back home to Latvia on it)

Because the last three trips we made on a smart (it's not that bad, but the luggage took all the space even in passenger footwell) So I'm thinking for a something larger.

I don't particularly like diesel engines (but find them rather good)

So I am considering four types of engines for w202.

180, 200, 230k and 220cdi. The last two of the list would be a loads more expensive in the overall price of the car.

I wish to spent no more then 15 hundred quid on it. And I really like the facelift models.

So Soon I will be hunting on the 180 and 200 engines with manual gearbox from 1996, and for an auto with the same engine, from 97 (As they've placed the 5 speed gearbox in it since that time)

Who can give any advice about that?


BTW, Hello there, I'm new to this forum


Some offtop as well: here are some pics of our smart:

And parents CLK:

The CLK has summer AMG 17" replicas as well:

 

[para alpha]

Try here:-

Auto Trader UK - MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS C180 Classic 4dr Auto Saloon

Not far from you!

 

[Kerja]

Saw that already, Pre-Facelift model, well shagged Auto (and only 4 gear auto)
I Really would like an 1997 Auto. Or 1996 Manual (Want to get a facelift version)

 

[JasM]

How about these :

1997 C180 - LINK

1999 C180 - LINK

 

[Kerja]

Well, The 1999 one is fabo! but it's red

I found one nearby as well, need to find time, to go and see it

mercedes c200 edinburgh Edinburgh used cars for sale

 

[d w124]

This one looks cheap MERCEDES C180 ELEGANCE IN SILVER T REG FULL MOT CAN TAX on eBay (end time 06-Aug-09 07:57:27 BST)

 

[KillerHERTZ]

This one looks cheap MERCEDES C180 ELEGANCE IN SILVER T REG FULL MOT CAN TAX on eBay (end time 06-Aug-09 07:57:27 BST)

Total dog!, it would cost another £1k getting that in shape.

 

[JasM]

This one looks cheap MERCEDES C180 ELEGANCE IN SILVER T REG FULL MOT CAN TAX on eBay (end time 06-Aug-09 07:57:27 BST)

I agree, avoid at all costs.

 

[Adam230K]

This one looks cheap MERCEDES C180 ELEGANCE IN SILVER T REG FULL MOT CAN TAX on eBay (end time 06-Aug-09 07:57:27 BST)

Dont mean to hi-jack the thread, but is it possible to get that steering wheel star as an accessory to update the look of mine for example?

 

[Kerja]

Adam, It's the E class steering wheel

 

[Sonny Burnett]

Adam, It's the E class steering wheel

the c180 is a cool car one of the best iv ever owned sold one still got one... but i think even the c200 gives you that bit more power for the same mpg costs ect.. the c180 can be really slow especially round london way pulinn on to the n circular it was just plain dangerous.. lol

 

[merc230k]

Mercedes : C230k sport estate

blue estate kompressor

Mercedes : Mercedes C280 AMG Sport Auto

silver amg replica

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1140520.htm

red amg replica

all 3 look tidy cars

 

[Kerja]

enjoy the looks of the Mercedes : Mercedes C280 AMG Sport Auto

and found that one: 1997 Mercedes C200 Elegance Automatic Glenrothes Edinburgh used cars for sale

will have a look on the one I found on saturday

p.s. still saving the money for a car+insurance altogether

 

[Darrell]

Something doesn't look quite right about the C280. Maybe the wheels.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Adam, It's the E class steering wheel

Not just the E-Class, most late, non-sport W202s had them.

 

[Kerja]

Not just the E-Class, most late, non-sport W202s had them.

But Its a lot easier to find one from E-Class, Isn't it?

 

[Smiley]

If I were buying an older c class then I would defo go for the 4 speed auto; much more reliable than the 5 speeder.

 

[Smiley]

In fact I would buy a 190e 2.6 auto rather than any w202.

 

[Kerja]

If I were buying an older c class then I would defo go for the 4 speed auto; much more reliable than the 5 speeder.

But it's more petrol consuming on motorways (most of my drives)

In fact I would buy a 190e 2.6 auto rather than any w202.

Just don't like the looks of 190e. And 2.6 is too much for me (insurance + petrol costs)

The Maximum I would like to have is a C230 Kompressor.

 

[mercedes lover]

I found when I test drove a C180 auto it was very slow, I ended up with a
C180 manual, it really makes a difference the manual box when pulling out, accelerating in traffic etc. I also spent half hour at 4am in France driving at 115mph as was tired and needed to get to my mother-in-law. My mum has the C230K in auto and that is lovely to drive, has great acceleration. I think you need a powerful engine for auto.